Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 9:19 am AWST on Sunday 25 January 2026 Flood Watch Number: 5

FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS THE FITZROY, SANDY DESERT AND SALT LAKE DISTRICT FROM SUNDAY ONWARDS

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana is forecast to track south and move inland for the next few days, bringing widespread rainfall, with likely heavy rainfall across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Inland catchments are relatively dry, with the Fitzroy River catchment somewhat wetter.

Rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm with isolated 100 to 150 mm are forecast across the Flood Watch area from Sunday into early next week.

In 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday, rainfall totals recorded in the West Kimberley District were up to 232 mm. Locations include:

Curtin RAAF 232 mm
Derby RAAF 191 mm
Lombadina Airstrip 158 mm
Dampier Downs Airstrip 156 mm

With forecast rainfall, river and creek level rises are expected across the Flood Watch area from Sunday. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Hazardous road conditions are expected, check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Fitzroy River (Flooding risk across middle and lower parts)
Salt Lakes District Rivers
Sandy Desert

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): West Kimberley and Nth Kimberley

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au/.

For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.



Rainfall and River Conditions Map